The Resilient Cycling Borders Gala Project
George Tsouhnikas + Christina Mitratza
+ Programme and Place + Prospectus + Prototype
Introduction The project aims to generate a tourism industry in Galashiels. It suggests the development of a cycling network that connects the town with the biking centre of Glentress and the surrounding Borders areas. Since cycling is developing to a very popular recreation and sports activity around the Borders, the creation of such a network will regenerate tourism in the area and therefore, Galashiels. Scotland constitutes a popular destination for cyclists as it offers unique landscapes, seascapes and routes to explore. It is one of the world’s top mountain biking destinations, with the Glentress centre attracting more than 400.000 visitors annually.
links to our other projects - Forming Nexus - Knowledge Corridor - Gala Gait - Eol Gala - Cycling Gala - Textile Heritage - Gala Design Hub - Textile Tectonics - Food for Thought - The Well-being Network - The Healthy Connection Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture M.Sc. Advanced Sustainable Design 2015